West Worcestershire MP calls for faster broadband upgrades

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

West Worcestershire's MP is demanding faster broadband improvements after learning the area lags behind national coverage rates.

Dame Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, has called for faster broadband upgrades across rural communities. Residents and businesses have raised concerns about delays to improvements in the area.

Following a meeting with Project Gigabit officials on 14 October, the MP learned that 72 per cent of local premises have gigabit-capable broadband, compared with 88 per cent nationally. Dame Harriett said: 'Having fast, reliable broadband is now essential to everyday home and work life.'

She has pledged to continue pressing Worcestershire County Council and Openreach to improve coverage and expand the network across her constituency.

West Worcestershire MP calls for faster broadband upgrades — Image: Malvern Gazette

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'We are still lagging behind' - MP demands progress on Worcestershire broadbandWEST Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for faster broadband upgrades across rural communitiesMalvern Gazette · 27 Oct, 05:00
'We are still lagging behind' - MP demands progress on Worcestershire broadbandWEST Worcestershire MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has called for faster broadband upgrades across rural communitiesWorcester News · 27 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Dame Harriett Baldwin · West Worcestershire · Project Gigabit · Worcestershire County Council · Openreach

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